Adults
Includes one free passenger. 24-hour rental: 08:30 – 08:30.
R6 400,00per person
24‑Hour Self‑Drive Cobra Experience
AdrenalineFull Day
Experience Cape Town on your own schedule with our 24‑hour Cobra rental — the perfect blend of freedom, style, and classic motoring excitement. Explore Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and more at your own pace.
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RStarting price
R 6,400.00
This is the starting price per person for this experience. Your final price may vary depending on the selected options, group size, and extras.
Tour Pricing
Category
Price
Extra Driver
R500,00per booking
Additional Mileage
For mileage over 130 km
R20,00per km
About this experience
Since Carroll Shelby introduced the first Cobra in 1962, this iconic machine has captured the imagination of drivers worldwide. If touring the Cape Peninsula in a bus or standard rental car doesn't excite you, elevate your adventure — drive a Cobra and make the journey part of the experience. This popular 24‑hour option allows you to explore Cape Point and all the top highlights at your own pace.
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Trip Clarity
Included & Not Included
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What's included
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Hotel pickup
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Drop-off at site (Foreshore, Cape Town)
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130 km free mileage
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Pick-up at site
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Hotel drop-off
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Vehicle orientation and safety briefing
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Personalised itinerary loaded onto smartphone or GPS
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Not Included
Additional costs
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Fuel (must be replenished on return)
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Additional mileage at R20.00 per km
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Chapman's Peak Drive (Noordhoek → Hout Bay) — excluded due to safety restrictions
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Personal purchases
Experience
Highlights
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24-hour self-drive Cobra experience
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Factory-built modern classic with V8 engine
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Automatic transmission with power steering
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130 km free mileage included
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One free passenger included
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Flexible itinerary — explore at your own pace
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Scenic stops including Scarborough Beach, Boulders Beach, and Cape Point
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Customised itinerary loaded onto your smartphone or GPS at pick-up
Before You Book
Requirements
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Minimum age: 23 years
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Valid driver's license required
Planning Your Visit
Arrangements
Availability
All year round
Duration
24 hours
Operating Time
08:30 – 08:30
Departure
08:30
Return
08:30 (next day)
Location
Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
What to Wear
- ✓Comfortable clothing
- ✓Closed shoes
- ✓Warm jacket
Things to Bring
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Credit card for deposit
- ✓Cash for toll roads
Passenger Policy
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One free passenger may join the driver.
Weather Policy
Weather
Operates in safe weather conditions. Vehicle rental is weather-dependent for safety.
- ✓Operates in safe weather conditions
- ✓Final weather confirmation provided before collection
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Safety comes first.
Booking Policy
Cancellation Policy
T's & C's apply. Security deposit and rental terms must be confirmed with the operator.
- ✓T's & C's apply
- ✓Cancellation terms must be confirmed with the operator
- ✓Security deposit terms apply
Safety Policy
Safety & Compliance
The vehicle must be operated responsibly and in accordance with the rental agreement and applicable safety requirements.
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A valid driver's license is required
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The minimum driver age is 23 years
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Chapman's Peak Drive (Noordhoek ↔ Hout Bay) is excluded due to safety restrictions
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Fuel must be replenished on return
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Please arrive 30 minutes early for paperwork, safety briefing, and full orientation
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Safety comes first.
Vehicle
Vehicle Details
Class
Modern Classic
Doors
2
Seats
2
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Engine
V8
Route
Route Information
Recommended Self-Drive Route
Enjoy a scenic self-drive route along the Cape Peninsula at your own pace. We'll help you plan the perfect route and load your personalised itinerary directly onto your smartphone or GPS at pick-up.
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Chapman's Peak Drive (Noordhoek → Hout Bay) is excluded due to safety restrictions
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Scarborough Beach
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
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Cape Point
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Cape of Good Hope
Security
Security & Liability
Security & Liability Holding Fee
Card Pre-Authorisation
A temporary holding fee covering insurance excess, vehicle damage, traffic fines, recovery costs, or breaches of the rental agreement.
R 15,000
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Any unused portion is released after inspection and fine clearance.
Cash Deposit
R20,000or $1,200
Payment Method
Cash
Paid At
Venue
Cash deposits for sunset/sundowner hires may only be returned from 08:30 the following day.
Need to know
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Minimum age: 23 years
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A valid driver's license is required
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Please arrive 30 minutes early for paperwork, safety briefing, and full orientation
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Rental duration: 08:30 – 08:30 (24 hours)
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130 km free mileage included
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Additional mileage: R20.00 per km
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Fuel must be replenished on return
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Extra driver fee: R500
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One free passenger may join the driver
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R15,000 security deposit (card pre-authorisation) or R20,000 cash deposit
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Chapman's Peak Drive (Noordhoek ↔ Hout Bay) is excluded due to safety restrictions
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T's & C's apply
Frequently Asked Questions
Good to Know
The rental is 24 hours, from 08:30 to 08:30 the next day.
This is a self-drive experience. The customer drives the official Backdraft Racing Cobra.
You will drive an official Backdraft Racing Cobra, a factory-built modern classic with a V8 petrol engine, automatic gearbox, power steering, and modern brakes.
The Cobra has two seats. One free passenger may join the driver.
The experience includes 130 km of free mileage. Additional mileage is charged at R20.00 per kilometre.
No. Fuel must be replenished on return.
Yes. An extra driver can be added for R500.
A R15,000 amount is pre-authorised on the card as a temporary holding fee. It covers insurance excess, vehicle damage, fines, recovery costs, or rental agreement breaches. Any unused amount is released after inspection and fine clearance.
Yes. The cash deposit is R20,000 or $1,200. Cash deposits for sunset/sundowner hires may only be returned from 08:30 the following day.
No. Chapman's Peak Drive between Noordhoek and Hout Bay is excluded due to safety restrictions.
The minimum driver age is 23 years, and a valid driver's license is required.
Yes. If you're not sure where to go, the team can help you plan the perfect route and load your personalised itinerary directly onto your smartphone or GPS at pick-up.
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30 min
Collection & Orientation
Please arrive 30 minutes early for paperwork, a safety briefing, and a full orientation on your Cobra. Your personalised itinerary will be loaded onto your smartphone or GPS at pick-up.
Time
8:30AM
Foreshore, Cape Town
Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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24 hours
Self-Drive Route
Enjoy legendary roads and scenic stops including Scarborough Beach, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, and Cape Point. Not sure where to go? We'll help you plan the perfect route and load your personalised itinerary directly onto your smartphone or GPS at pick‑up.
Time
8:30AM
Cape Peninsula Route
Cape Peninsula, South Africa
3
15 min
Vehicle Return
Return the Cobra to the Foreshore location. Vehicle inspection and fine clearance will be completed before the security deposit is released.
Time
8:30AM
Foreshore, Cape Town
Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
stop 1
stop 2
stop 3
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30 min
Collection & Orientation
Time
8:30 AM
Please arrive 30 minutes early for paperwork, a safety briefing, and a full orientation on your Cobra. Your personalised itinerary will be loaded onto your smartphone or GPS at pick-up.
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24 hours
Self-Drive Route
Time
Flexible
Enjoy legendary roads and scenic stops including Scarborough Beach, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, and Cape Point. Not sure where to go? We'll help you plan the perfect route and load your personalised itinerary directly onto your smartphone or GPS at pick‑up.
Open location3
15 min
Vehicle Return
Time
8:30 AM (next day)
Return the Cobra to the Foreshore location. Vehicle inspection and fine clearance will be completed before the security deposit is released.
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Tour overview
Since Carroll Shelby introduced the first Cobra in 1962, this iconic machine has captured the imagination of drivers worldwide. If touring the Cape Peninsula in a bus or standard rental car doesn't excite you, elevate your adventure — drive a Cobra and make the journey part of the experience. This popular 24‑hour option allows you to explore Cape Point and all the top highlights at your own pace.
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Additional Mileage
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For mileage over 130 km
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